Facilities Internship - Asset Management & Operations

Neogen Corporation•Lansing, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Intern – Asset Management & Operations will gain hands-on experience in facilities management, equipment reliability, and digital asset management while supporting a project with Neogen’s Facilities Leadership team. The intern will help develop a digital asset management system for Building #1 using Eptura, Neogen’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Work includes organizing equipment records, digitizing technical documentation, developing preventive maintenance plans, and establishing standards that could be used at other Neogen locations. The internship offers practical exposure to facilities operations, asset management, equipment reliability, technical documentation, database management, and process improvement. At its conclusion, the intern will present project accomplishments to the Facilities Leadership team, including an Eptura demonstration, project metrics, and recommendations for expanding standardized processes across Neogen facilities.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar data-management tools.
Foundational ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, or equipment documentation.
General familiarity with database navigation, data organization, and digital recordkeeping.
Interest in equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and computerized maintenance management systems.
Willingness to learn new software, technical processes, and facilities-management practices.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to learn.
Curiosity about how equipment and facility systems operate.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
Adaptability, accountability, and willingness to take ownership of meaningful work.

Nice To Haves

Relevant coursework in Facilities Systems, Technical Drafting, Operations Management, or Asset Management.

Responsibilities

Review, organize, and standardize equipment hierarchies in Eptura in partnership with Facilities Leadership.
Organize, index, and digitize equipment manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, and other technical documents.
Create detailed digital profiles for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utility systems, incorporating manufacturer specifications and equipment information.
Translate OEM guidelines into step-by-step preventive maintenance checklists and digital work plans.
Develop equipment-specific Bills of Materials (BOMs) in Eptura to support maintenance planning, inventory visibility, and equipment servicing.
Link technical manuals, drawings, maintenance procedures, and spare-parts information to equipment records for access on mobile devices and desktops.
Help establish consistent asset-documentation and data-entry procedures.
Collaborate with Facilities Leadership on standardized processes and onboarding templates for potential implementation at other Neogen locations.
Track project milestones and completion metrics, and share updates and recommendations with Facilities Leadership.
Support training maintenance technicians to locate equipment records, technical documentation, and preventive maintenance plans in Eptura.
Present internship accomplishments to Facilities Leadership, including a live Eptura demonstration, project metrics, and recommendations.